Here Are the Fun Cars I'd Buy On a $50,000 Budget

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What cars would Doug DeMuro buy on a $50,000 budget? Today I'm going to explain which fun cars I'd get for a $50,000 budget -- and I'll explain why I'm making my choices.

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[donvito]

*Prices automatically jump up $12, 000*

[parkerbethke]

0:00 Intro
1:49 F10 M5
3:48 Viper RT/10
5:22 Shelby GT350
6:29 Lotus Evora
7:56 FD RX-7
8:58 E63 AMG Estate
10:14 G Wagon
12:11 996 Carrera 4S
13:04 4Runner TRD PRO
14:26 Outro

[GJI]

I’ll never understand the G wagon: too luxurious to go off road. Too off road to be luxurious. I think most just think it’s a flex.

[jacobfoster]

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[IndependenceCityMotoring]

The C5 and C6 Z06 Corvettes are the obvious choices, IMO. They were among the fastest lap time cars of their respective eras. "When the C5 Corvette Z06 clocked its 7:56 time, it was a pretty big deal. GM claimed it was the first production car to break past the eight-minute mark."

[ogvztjch]

I think it would be neat if doug made a list about best cars for under 10000$

[maxcactus]

This list was fantastic! Doug's description of all these vehicles convinced me that the Mazda MX-5 is the best car under $50, 000.... for me!

[Burchie_]

A c6 z06 goes for around 30k-40 same price as an rx7. I'm a rotary guy for life, but if you're looking for a good sports car, you cannot go wrong with that 427 ls7 Corvette. Looks excellent, manual transmission, you need to do the heads fix first, and you might as well throw a cam and intake when you do.

[jakes]

First gen BMW M2. Drove one at the BMW M school in Spartanburg, most fun Ive ever had in a car. Can use 100% of its performance.

[jbgraham]

I agree with Independence City Motoring. The C6 ZO6 is such an amazing car that can be easily found for under $50k. 500 hp NA 7L V8, 6 speed manual, LSD, looks badass, sounds badass, and most of the issues regarding the valve guides have been sorted later in the model range, 09-13. They're very reliable and so much fun to toss around.

[mariemccann]

Glad to see a Mustang was on the list, it is one of the most iconic cars ever made. Fun, reliable and affordable, something to be celebrated!

[bmwmsport]

I kinda wish year and mileage was taken into consideration for this list. A lot of these cars are great but $50k is a good chunk of money, and enough to get some new/late model fun cars. Its hard to justify $50k for cars that will inevitably show signs of wear & tear.

[otakujhp]

I bought a new 2016 GT350 and ended up selling it a few years ago. I miss it sometimes, but it was afflicted by way too many annoying quirks, including really bad piston slap that ruined the low speed, light throttle experience around town.

[GamerNRetro]

If looking for a GT350, I would strongly encourage getting a 2019+. The early ones were known for oil consumption and in 2019 they updated a lot to the car including internal engine components.

[kellingtonlink]

That’s certainly a fair list. The G-wagon surprised me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[bmar]

I loved that you mentioned the Lotus as well as the Alfa Romeo 4C. I drove a 4C for 24hrs and it was an absolute BLAST, felt like driving a go cart, as well as sounded and looked divine.

[jessejimenez]

Great video Doug. You should do one of these for every price range from 10 to 150 K.

[d.ferris]

I love your Lotus pick…but I also would have had the 4C on the list even though it but be a tad redundant. 4C is beautiful and underrated. But if I chose only 1 from your list, I’d go with the Lotus.

[thadynakat]

Man... I *LOVE* the F10. It's gorgeous, (best looking 5 series imo) handles well, great tech... man I could go on for ages!

[DylanPorto]

50 grand is the new 30, except the majority can barely afford 20k😂